Boston College Eagles Defeat Temple Owls 76-71
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Liacouras Center
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Who won Boston College Eagles vs Temple Owls?
Boston College Eagles beat Temple Owls 76-71 at Liacouras Center on November 15, 2025.
In a closely contested matchup, the Boston College Eagles triumphed over the Temple Owls with a final score of 76-71 at the Liacouras Center on November 15, 2025. This victory marks Boston College's first win against Temple in their recent history, having lost their previous encounter on November 16, 2024, with a score of 69-72.
The Eagles entered the game with a mixed record of 2-2 for the season, while the Owls held a slightly better standing at 2-1. Both teams have shown varying degrees of form in their last ten games, with Temple holding a record of 5-5, including a two-game winning streak. In their last five games, Temple averaged 78.2 points scored per game while allowing 68.2 points. Their recent victories included a dominant 90-63 win against La Salle Explorers and an 83-65 win over Delaware State Hornets.
In contrast, Boston College has struggled more significantly, with a record of 3-7 over their last ten games and a current losing streak of one. They averaged 66.5 points scored and allowed 68.1 points during this stretch. Their last game resulted in a narrow 59-60 loss to Central Connecticut Blue Devils, which followed a decisive 76-47 victory against The Citadel Bulldogs.
Home-court advantage has played a role in Temple's performance, as they have a home record of 4-3, while Boston College has yet to secure a win on the road, holding an away record of 0-5. This context added an extra layer of tension to the game, as the Owls looked to capitalize on their home environment.
The game was played under standard basketball conditions, with both teams eager to establish their rhythm early on. As the match progressed, it became evident that the Eagles were determined to break their losing streak against the Owls. Key moments in the second half included critical scoring plays that helped Boston College maintain their lead, such as Fred Payne's layup assisted by Luka Toews and Gavin Griffiths' three-point jumper assisted by Aiden Tobiason.
In the final moments of the game, Donald Hand Jr. made two free throws that extended the Eagles' lead to 74-68, and although Temple's Masiah Gilyard managed to score a tip shot to bring the score to 74-70, it was not enough to close the gap. Boston College's Fred Payne sealed the game with a free throw, bringing the score to 76-71.
The injury picture for both teams was not detailed in the block, but the performance on the court indicated that both sides were fielding their key players. The market had priced Boston College as the favorites, reflecting their competitive history and recent form, although specific odds were not provided.
Overall, this matchup was significant for both teams, not only in terms of standings but also in the context of their rivalry. The Eagles' victory over the Owls serves as a turning point for Boston College, while Temple will need to regroup and reassess their strategies moving forward.
Leaders
- PointsDerrian Ford18Temple Owls
- AssistsAiden Tobiason4Temple Owls
- ReboundsDerrian Ford9Temple Owls
- PointsDonald Hand Jr.18Boston College Eagles
- AssistsFred Payne4Boston College Eagles
- ReboundsAidan Shaw14Boston College Eagles
Recent form
Temple Owls
Last 10: 5-5Streak W275.5 scored · 73.3 allowed per game4-3 at home
- W90-63vs La Salle ExplorersNov 12
- W83-65vs Delaware State HornetsNov 6
- L71-75vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneMar 13
- W66-61vs North Texas Mean GreenMar 9
- W81-77at Tulsa Golden HurricaneMar 5
- W73-71vs South Florida BullsFeb 27
- L64-80at UAB BlazersFeb 23
- L72-78at Charlotte 49ersFeb 19
- L81-83vs Florida Atlantic OwlsFeb 16
- L74-80vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneFeb 13
Boston College Eagles
Last 10: 3-7Streak L166.5 scored · 68.1 allowed per game0-5 away
- L59-60vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsNov 12
- W76-47vs The Citadel BulldogsNov 7
- L78-83at Florida Atlantic OwlsNov 4
- L67-93at Pittsburgh PanthersMar 8
- L69-78vs Clemson TigersMar 6
- L71-82at California Golden BearsMar 2
- L60-78at Stanford CardinalFeb 27
- W69-54vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsFeb 22
- W54-36vs Virginia Tech HokiesFeb 19
- L62-70at NC State WolfpackFeb 15
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
| South Florida | 25-9 | - | 15-3 |
| Tulsa | 30-8 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Wichita State | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| UAB | 20-12 | 4 | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 19-14 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 17-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Tulane | 18-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Temple | 16-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Memphis | 13-19 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 13-18 | 8 | 7-11 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 9 | 6-12 |
| UTSA | 5-25 | 14 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Boston College Eagles | Temple Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-66 | 23-67 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 34 |
| Three-pointers | 8-27 | 5-22 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 23 |
| Free throws | 10-16 | 20-27 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 27 |
| Assists | 16 | 13 |
| Steals | 4 | 5 |
| Blocks | 13 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 36 |
| Fouls | 20 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 2 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-37Derrian Ford made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-37Donald Hand Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Fred Payne.
- 2nd Half41-39Aiden Tobiason made Layup. Assisted by Babatunde Durodola.
- 2nd Half41-41Derrian Ford made Layup. Assisted by Gavin Griffiths.
- 2nd Half43-41Donald Hand Jr. made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half45-41Fred Payne made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-41Fred Payne made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-41Donald Hand Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-43Derrian Ford made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-44Derrian Ford made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-44Boden Kapke made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-47Aiden Tobiason made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by AJ Smith.
- 2nd Half49-48Aiden Tobiason made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-48Donald Hand Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-48Donald Hand Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-48Marko Radunovic made Jumper.
- 2nd Half55-48Luka Toews made Jumper.
- 2nd Half57-48Donald Hand Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Boden Kapke.
- 2nd Half59-48Aidan Shaw made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half59-51Gavin Griffiths made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half62-51Boden Kapke made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Aidan Shaw.
- 2nd Half62-53Jordan Mason made Jumper.
- 2nd Half64-53Luka Toews made Layup. Assisted by Boden Kapke.
- 2nd Half64-55Jordan Mason made Layup. Assisted by Babatunde Durodola.
- 2nd Half66-55Boden Kapke made Layup. Assisted by Fred Payne.
- 2nd Half68-55Luka Toews made Jumper.
- 2nd Half68-57Derrian Ford made Dunk.
- 2nd Half70-57Aidan Shaw made Dunk. Assisted by Boden Kapke.
- 2nd Half70-60Gavin Griffiths made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Aiden Tobiason.
- 2nd Half70-63Gavin Griffiths made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Masiah Gilyard.
- 2nd Half70-64Masiah Gilyard made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-65Masiah Gilyard made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-65Fred Payne made Layup. Assisted by Luka Toews.
- 2nd Half72-68Gavin Griffiths made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Aiden Tobiason.
- 2nd Half73-68Donald Hand Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-68Donald Hand Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-70Masiah Gilyard made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half75-70Aidan Shaw made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-71Masiah Gilyard made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-71Fred Payne made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Temple Owls, below favours Boston College Eagles.
Venue
- Liacouras CenterPhiladelphia, PA
- Attendance3063
- OfficialsJeff Clark, Clarence Armstrong, Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
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